Near Xenia in Greene County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Engle Mill Road Covered Bridge

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 28, 2017

1. Engle Mill Road Covered Bridge Marker

Inscription. Built in 1877 and spanning 136 feet, the Engle Mill Road Covered Bridge carried vehicular traffic until 2003. The bridge is named after the nearby Levi Engle Mill. It is one of a few dozen Smith Truss bridges in the United States. The Smith Bridge Company manufactured the bridge using the Smith Truss patent, invented by founder, Robert W. Smith. The company originated in Tippecanoe City, Ohio and relocated to Toledo, where it was purchased by the Toledo Bridge Company in 1890. Smith died in 1898 at the age of 63, leaving a legacy of unique bridges.

Erected 2014 by Greene County Engineer, The Ohio History Connection. (Marker Number 27-29.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 39° 34.919′ N, 83° 55.322′ W. Marker is near Xenia, Ohio, in Greene County. Marker is on Engle Mill Road (County Route 47), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3420 Engle Mill Road, Xenia OH 45385, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies

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. Chester Township Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.9 miles away); Unknown Union Soldier (approx. 1.9 miles away); McDonald Stone Quarry (approx. 4½ miles away); Union Meeting House Organized in 1807 / Union Seminary Organized in 1809 (approx. 4.7 miles away); George Barrett Cement House (approx. 5 miles away); Historic Little Miami River (approx. 5.1 miles away); Honor (approx. 6.1 miles away); Logan’s Memorial Day Order (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Xenia.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 28, 2017

2. Engle Mill Road Covered Bridge Marker

Full view of marker with bridge

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 28, 2017

3. Engle Mill Road Covered Bridge Marker

Marker can be seen at a distance. Engle Mill Rd now runs parallel with the old bridge.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 28, 2017

4. Engle Mill Road Covered Bridge Marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 28, 2017

5. Engle Mill Road Covered Bridge Marker

Engle Mill Rd runs south off East Spring Valley Oaintersville Road

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 589 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 29, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.